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The Latest Breaking News from Food Standards Scotland

Scam in a teacup: The fraudster who conned luxury brands into buying fake ‘Scottish tea’

A company acting on behalf of Fortnum & Mason was among those tricked by Thomas Robinson

The Independent UK

Fraudster who conned luxury brands into buying fake Scottish tea jailed

Thomas Robinson, 55, claimed to have cultivated the tea at his Perthshire estate using innovative techniques but was convicted of fraud in May.

Evening Standard

Man who sold ordinary tea as unique Scottish variety found guilty of fraud

Thomas Robinson operated under the business name The Wee Tea Plantation between January 2014 and February 2019.

Evening Standard

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Atypical BSE confirmed on Scottish farm as officials say no risk to human health

It has been described as a ‘isolated case’ in a cow in Dumfries and Galloway.

Evening Standard

Case of mad cow disease confirmed on Scottish farm

A CASE of mad cow disease has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Scotland...

The National (Scotland)

Person dies in Scotland after UK E coli outbreak, health officials say

Health Security Agency confirms 30 cases across England and Scotland in patients aged seven to 81

The Guardian - UK

The UK attempts to further regulate CBD

"Now, the FSA and Food Standards Scotland have reduced this limit to 10mg — roughly four drops of 5% CBD oil"

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Advice issued to Scots on how to avoid festive food poisoning

FOOD Standards Scotland (FSS) has shared some of its top tips and advice to help the Scottish public avoid food poisoning over the festive period.

The National (Scotland)

Scots risk food poisoning due to cost of living hack as health warning issued

New findings have uncovered a "concerning" money saving measure.

Daily Record

The Edinburgh and Lothians schools and nurseries told to 'improve food safety'

This year, multiple schools, nurseries and care facilities in the Edinburgh and Midlothian area have been told they require improvement after food safety and hygiene inspections.

Edinburgh Live

Warning over Scottish loch's shellfish after raised levels of toxins identified

A "RASIED" level of toxins found in shellfish from a loch in the Western Isles may make the seafood unsafe for humans to eat.

The National (Scotland)

Food bodies raise concern about lack of import controls post Brexit

A joint report from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland raised concerns.

The Independent UK

Dozens of dead birds scattered across Shetland Isles amid bird flu outbreak

The Scottish Government has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza on the Shetland Isles.

Daily Record

Dozens of Salmonella cases now linked to Kinder chocolates in UK

Health authorities are continuing investigations into an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella linked to certain Kinder products produced by the company Ferrero.

Daily Record

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Daily Record

Pregnant women issued urgent warning over eating fish after listeria outbreak

Cases of listeria monocytogenes - a bacteria that can cause the illness listeriosis - have been linked to smoked fish including salmon.

Nottingham Post

Kinder Surprise salmonella recall extended to more products

The UK Health Security Agency said on Wednesday that 63 people in the UK, mostly young children, are known to have infected

Wales Online

Ferrero says it knew about Kinder Egg salmonella problem in December

63 people are reported to have been infected - mostly children

The Independent UK

Which Kinder products have been recalled?

The extension follows some 63 people in the UK, mostly young children, becoming infected with salmonella in an outbreak linked to the treats.

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Manchester Evening News

Warning issued to parents as more Kinder products are recalled over salmonella fears

The chocolate is sold in supermarkets like ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons

Daily Record

Health warning issued after Kinder Surprise treats linked to salmonella

Food safety expert says: "It is really important that consumers follow this advice to avoid the risk of becoming ill with salmonella poisoning"

Wales Online

Warning not to eat Kinder Surprise eggs after cases of salmonella

Some of those who have fallen ill were children

Glasgow Live

Kinder Surprise eggs recalled over 'salmonella outbreak' as Easter approaches

The Food Standards Agency advise the public not to eat any of the products involved in the recall and has appealed to parents make sure they don't have any in their homes.

Edinburgh Live

Kinder eggs recalled over 'salmonella outbreak' concerns ahead of Easter

Food chiefs say cases of salmonella poisoning across the UK have been linked to the popular product in the run up to Easter with an urgent recall notice issued on safety grounds

Daily Record

Kinder Surprise eggs recalled over 'salmonella outbreak' ahead of Easter

Food chiefs say cases of salmonella poisoning across the UK have been linked to a Kinder product.

Edinburgh Live

Shoppers issued with urgent allergen warning due to impact of Ukraine conflict

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are advising consumers to watch when shopping as some food products labelled as containing sunflower oil may instead contain refined rapeseed oil as a result of the Ukraine conflict.

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